Cry Pretty cover

Cry Pretty

Carrie Underwood · 2018

50 min · 13 tracks · country rock · country pop

A blend of heartfelt balladry and anthemic country pop, showcasing emotional depth and vocal power.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional journey
  • heartfelt reflections on love
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • cathartic moments of vulnerability
  • for evening drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek purely upbeat energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 14, 2018, 'Cry Pretty' marked Carrie Underwood's sixth studio album, following her previous album 'Storyteller' from 2015. At this point in her career, she was transitioning into deeper thematic content, reflecting personal growth and resilience after becoming a mother. This album also represented her first project after a significant facial injury in late 2017, impacting both her vocal delivery and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Miranda Lambert· Kacey Musgraves· Taylor Swift

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cry Pretty 4:07
  • 2 Ghosts on the Stereo 4:13
  • 3 Low 3:31
  • 4 Backsliding 4:37
  • 5 Southbound 3:22
  • 6 That Song That We Used to Make Love To 3:35
  • 7 Drinking Alone 4:18
  • 8 The Bullet 4:10
  • 9 Spinning Bottles 3:16
  • 10 Love Wins 3:48
  • 11 End Up With You 3:13
  • 12 Kingdom 4:34
  • 13 The Champion 3:42

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